CBD Melbourne, Australia
Renovated
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Laneway design spectacle
A life-sized horse sculpture greets arrivals in the lobby, setting a playful tone across this converted Flinders Lane warehouse.
What it’s good at
Notable
Confectionery-inspired interiors featuring custom zigzag carpets and playful candy-toned accents by Hachem.
Notable
A converted 1938 garment-trade warehouse retaining industrial architecture on historic Flinders Lane.
Listed
A heated rooftop swimming pool with a glass bottom cantilevering over Flinders Lane.
What they say
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This small property's fashionable laneway location, boldly decorated guest rooms, and cantilevered rooftop pool help create a buzzy atmosphere that's rare among Melbourne hotels.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Flinders Lane puts premier dining spots and the street art of Hosier Lane right outside the front door.
The rooms
Monochrome zigzag carpets and liquorice-allsort stools define the bedrooms, along with complimentary jars of candy.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The ninth-floor heated lap pool extends two metres past the building edge, with a clear glass bottom.
Om Nom Kitchen & Bar
Under a faceted gold ceiling, this ground-floor lounge serves theatrical cocktails alongside signature desserts and savoury grazing plates.
How it began
The 1938 building once housed Melbourne's garment trade before opening as Australia's first boutique design hotel in 1992.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.